The Betfred Epsom Derby Festival 2026 is scheduled for Friday, 5 June and Saturday, 6 June 2026, at Epsom Downs Racecourse. Group and listed races have been highlighted below in addition to provisional race times.
Friday, 5 June 2026 – Ladies’ Day
Gates Open: 11:00 AM
Provisional Race Schedule:
1:30 PM: The Nyetimber Surrey Stakes (Listed) – 7 furlongs
2:05 PM: The Betfred British EBF Woodcote Stakes – 6 furlongs
2:40 PM: The Betfred Coronation Cup (Group 1) – 1 mile 4 furlongs
3:15 PM: The Betfred Nifty 50 Handicap Stakes
Saturday, 6 June 2026 – Derby Day
Gates Open: 11:00 AM
Provisional Race Schedule:
1:00 PM: The Princess Elizabeth Stakes (Group 3) – 1 mile 113 yards
1:35 PM: The Betfred Diomed Stakes (Group 3) – 1 mile 113 yards
2:10 PM: The Betfred 3YO ‘Dash’ Handicap Stakes – 5 furlongs
2:45 PM: The Aston Martin ‘Dash’ Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap) – 5 furlongs
3:30 PM: The Betfred Derby (Group 1) – 1 mile 4 furlongs
4:15 PM: The Encore Lifestyle Northern Dancer Handicap Stakes – 1 mile 4 furlongs
5:00 PM: The Hong Kong Jockey Club World Pool Lester Piggott Handicap Stakes – 1 mile 2 furlongs
5:40 PM: The JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap Stakes – 6 furlongs